The Hakafah was of course, a lively one with the Rebbe leading on all of those assembled with the motions of his holy arms, body and soul. At the conclusion of this Hakafah when the Torahs were being returned to the ark in preparation for the next Hakafah, the Rebbe’s eyes made contact with eyes of Rabbi J.J. and when doing so suddenly the Rebbe gestured with his hand ■ more

The Rebbe's Bakosho Nafshis Preparing for Shabbos Achdus

This year, 5775, the Shabbos before Shovuos is also Erev Yom Tov. Therefore, many Lubavitcher kehillos have designated this Shabbos, Parshas Bechukosai -Shabbos Chazak and Shabbos Mevorchim - as Shabbos Achdus ■ "Preparation for these activities, and appropriate publicity should start as soon as possible and every moment of the day should be properly utilized. The approach must be in a pleasant and peaceful manner, day by day, leading up to the coming Shabbos and especially the time of "greatest delight" (late afternoon), when everyone will gather together ■ to the Rebbe's Sicha

59 Years Ago Students Savagely Attacked in Kfar Chabad

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That night, the Rebbe spoke of Jewish self-sacrifice and martyrdom al kiddush Hashem (for the sanctification of G-d's name), about the rebuilding of the Holy Land, and the redemption of Israel . Tears flowed from his eyes as he spoke. All night he spoke and wept, sang and wept, and wept still more ■ more

Chof Hey Adar Yom Huledes: Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka

Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka (Moussia) Schneerson was born in Babinovitch, near the Russian city of Lubavitch, on Shabbos, the 25th of Adar, in 5661. She was the second of three daughters of the Frierdiker Rebbe, and Rebbetzin Nechama Dina Schneersohn ■ more

The Mitteler Rebbe Tes Kislev: Yom Huledes and Hillulo

Rabbi Dov Ber was born on the 9th of Kislev, in the year 5534, in Liozna, also in White Russia, where his father was the spiritual leader (Maggid) of the community, and of many Chas­sidim in White Russia and Lithuania, and other parts of Russia ■ Rabbi Dov Ber .passed away on the 9th of Kislev, on the very day he was born 54 years earlier ■ more

Chof Cheshvan- 154 Years Yom Huledes of the Rebbe Rashab

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Tonight, Chof Marcheshvan, we celebrate the 154th Yom Huledes of the Rebbe Rashab ■ The Rebbe Rashab was born to his heilige parents, the Rebbe MaHaRaSh and Rebbetzin Rivka. Years after his birth, the Rebbetzin Rivka related the amazing events that preceded his birth ■ more

A Picture Essay The Arrest of The Alter Rebbe

On the 13th of Tishrei, 5559 (September 12th, 1798), the Czar ordered the arrest and incarceration of Rabbi Schneur Zalman and some of his Chasidim. These were to be brought under heavy guard to S. Petersburg ■ more

Chabad Chassidim would traditionally gather during Simchas-Bais-Hashoeva for a farbrengen, where Torah and inspiring talks would be discussed and that would lead to song and dance ■ In recent years, we too have been placing more emphasis on actual singing and dancing in celebrating Simchas-Bais-Hashoeva ■ more

How, When, What Minhogim for Erev Yom Kippur & Yom Kippur

Shturem presents a compilation of minhogei Lubavitch for Erev Yom Kippur and Yom Kippur ■ more

Chof Tes Ellul Yom Huledes of The Rebbe Tzemach Tzedek

Today,the 29th of Elul, is the yom huledes of the Rebbe Tzemech Tzedek, the third Rebbe of N'siei Chabad. In honor of his yom huledes, we present a brief biography of his birth and early years ■ more

Yud Gimmel Iyar Yohrtzeit of Rabbi Yisroel Aryeh Leib, OB"M

Photograph: My Tzadik

"You knew my brother very well; tell me something you remember about him." (After sharing many different memorable things with the Rebbe that I experienced with his brother Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib.). The Rebbe then told me: "He had a very good head, and a very good memory. He passed away at a young age, it's a pity ■ more

Vov Adar I Today: Yohrtzeit of the Rashag, OB"M

Today, the 6th of Adar, is the yahrzeit of Rabbi Shmaryahu Gurary of blessed memory, the Rebbe's brother-in-law ■ more

"Eschalta d'Geula" The Friedike Rebbe Released from Prison

Though he knew that there were GPU agents present, he spoke to the assembled crowd, encouraging all to persist in the very activities for which he had been arrested. "This," he proclaimed "all the nations of the world must know: Only our bodies were sent into exile ■ more

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The Rebbetzin would later recount that throughout their flight from the advancing Germans, the Rebbe retained his characteristic devotion to helping others, and to the observance of even the most minute details of Jewish law and custom ■ more

My Encounter with The Rebbe Dr. Laz Recalls Amazing Yechidus

Prognosis: Positive. When it's three doctors against one rabbi, who would you believe ■ more

Rabbi Asher Deren Felix, Noah and Stratosphere Serenity on Shabbat

Felix Baumgartner is the man. He did it. He crawled in to his space suit and jumped down to planet earth. He was scared of his space suit but he had a vision. Just like you ■ more

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